"Thanks for responding. Yeah the calorie issue is hard for me. I fight to make sure I keep my food in line. Lol well it's not a "fight" but I have moments where I have to remind myself WHY I'm doing this. Right now it's all I can think about. If I…"

"I appreciate that. Thank you..... So far I've done well for the last 2 days. It's been pouring rain here so I haven't gotten out to exercise but on the positive side, it's allowed me to really focus and to take the time to enjoy what I'm…"

Hey guys!!!Ok so I'm starting this journey YET AGAIN (5th time) and Im sincerely wanting it to "stick". I turned 41 in April and I've been struggling with mu weight and general "icky-ness". I've got pre-menapausal issues, stomach issues. and…

I'm having a very hard time finding remotely decent fruit already and it's not into "full winter" yet. Is anyone else having this issue? How are you handling it? I find that even bananas (which I don't really like) are bland. I bought apples and…

"Thank you all and to those who defended me. I am BRAND new to this and the primary reason is for improved health (and subsequently weight loss). I've gone raw for stunts before and I know how great I felt which is why I chose to try the journey…"

I was doing well for a bit, (other than the banana I posted about in another discussion). However, I COMPLETELY fell off the wagon and ate all sorts of disgusting foods including steak and processed crap. I'm traveling for work tomorrow so I'm…

"I don't like smoothies. But I like dates... Trying to eat more of those..but I fell off the wagon big time this weekend"

"I love plantains! (I'm from Puerto Rico). Hard to find in Nashville. But it's a good idea to keep my eye out for! Thanks for that"

"Yeah I do. But after 3 bites I want to puke."

"Hmmmm ok I'll try eating more dates. Thanks for the tip on volume. I just have to be patient I know. Just getting flustered cuz I've been putting weighty on and I'm already chubby. I know my body has to heal from the hell I've put it through in the…"